All the must-see TV for 2025
These are the television shows you need to be watching next year.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromEntertainment
Jack White review: 'I left the Town Hall a believer'
Behind a towering organ, Jack White transformed the venue into a sizzling rock temple.
Disney cuts transgender storyline from new show
References to a character’s gender identity have been removed from the animated series.
'Pretty scary time': Pop singer shares update after health shock
'Unfortunately my heart rate hasn’t picked up at all in almost a week'.
‘Extraordinary’: Tom Cruise given US Navy award for Top Gun films
'Ingrained in the minds of an entire generation of Americans.'
Why Hobbiton's behind-the-scenes tour is a must-do for fans of Middle-earth
OPINION: Ever wanted to step into the minds of Sir Peter Jackson and Sir Richard Taylor?
A look at the new Hobbiton Movie Set behind the scenes tour
Reporter Mitchell Hageman experiences a previously unseen glimpse of the famous Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, with a new behind-the-scenes tour now open. Video / Mitchell Hageman
Beloved TV character Bluey is getting her own animated movie
Everyone's favourite blue heeler is headed for the big screen.
Adele ordered to pull song over plagiarism claim
Streaming services have been ordered to drop the track.
'Dark and broken places': Jock Zonfrillo's widow makes announcement
Lauren Zonfrillo has written a book about grief following her husband's death.
'Girl Drake': Rapper awards $17k to lookalike contest winner
The doppelganger competition in Toronto drew Drake's attention.
Respected Kiwi stage and screen actor dies
The Lord of the Rings actor 'captivated audiences' across theatre, radio, film and TV.
William Dart: The enduring magic of Handel's Messiah captivates Auckland audience
Auckland Choral's 'Messiah' unites with powerful arias and rousing choruses.
Kiwi actor's hand 'crushed' after horror dune buggy accident
‘Thank you to God for watching over me. It could have been a lot worse'.
'Hated' Hollywood mansion where Brittany Murphy died up for sale
Now on the market for $31 million, Britney Spears fled from the home's 'bad spirits'.
Keeping Up Appearances: 95yo TV icon in rare sighting
The star is looking great and is 'bright as a button' a decade after retiring.
What's new to streaming this week?
A Shortland Street docu-special, Rose Matafeo's stand-up and some seriously cute animals.
Watch: JLo, Trump and other A-listers dissed in brutal SNL monologue
Nobody was safe from Chris Rock, who skewered everyone from Elon Musk to Hollywood celebs.
Conan O’Brien loses both of his parents in three days
The US comedian and talk show host shares tribute to his parents after his tragic loss.
Yellowstone star's brutal response to Kevin Costner's exit
Luke Grimes says final instalment without Costner was 'the easiest season we've filmed'.
Jamie Foxx needing facial stitches after glass thrown at him in birthday dinner
It comes days after the actor detailed mystery illness that left him in hospital.
Jay-Z says woman accusing him, Diddy of rape peddled a 'false story'
The accuser admitted there were 'some mistakes' in the case filing.
Gregg Wallace expects to be removed from MasterChef over sexual harassment allegations
Wallace, 60, is facing multiple allegations of behaving inappropriately while filming.
'I've become a bit vanilla': Robbie Williams on fame, identity and his wildly unexpected biopic
Newstalk ZB's Francesa Rudkin gets the scoop on the Rock DJ star's new biopic.
Liam Payne's friend says he's not at fault over star's shock death
Roger Nores is one of the five individuals under investigation over the star's death.
How are NZ's smallest cinemas surviving – and some even thriving?
‘You can’t run a normal cinema on Stewart Island.'
'I don’t care if you don’t like my music': Darude on Sandstorm's enduring legacy
The EDM icon will celebrate 25 years of Sandstorm at Synthony in the Domain next March.
Paddington in Peru trailer
Paddington Bear and the Brown family head to the Amazon to find Aunt Lucy. Paddington in Peru is in New Zealand cinemas on January 1. Video / STUDIOCANAL
Paddington's Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas on NZ's 'phenomenal' film industry
The film hits Kiwi screens on January 1.
Portions that are great for sharing and a good chai latte: Matilda Chua's favourite Auckland spots
Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
'Don't ever do that': Hilary Barry reveals alarming hotel toilet moment with mystery man
She went to the loo thinking she was alone. She wasn't.
How celebrities eating spicy chicken on YouTube became a $142m sensation
Despite its absurdity, Hot Ones has become one of the internet's biggest interview shows.
How a nightmarish film trailer could make Rudyard Kipling a Gen Z hero
It is probably the scariest movie trailer you’ll hear this year.
Theatre legend Tim Bray on cancer, chemo and the man who's holding him together
'Within myself, I still completely feel me.'